Fragrance comparison

L'Esprit Du Temps vs Syn.cherry

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

L'Esprit Du Temps

GRAHAM & POTT

4.004 votes

Rank #63,509 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Syn.cherry

Scentologia

3.3019 votes

Rank #57,307 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Syn.cherry takes 3 of 4 categories.

L'Esprit Du Temps
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Syn.cherry
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'Esprit Du Temps1/4

Syn.cherry3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Syn.cherry
Sillage & projection: Syn.cherry
Value for money: L'Esprit Du Temps
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Syn.cherry

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

L'Esprit Du TempsGRAHAM & POTT

Syn.cherryScentologia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.30/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

29%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevitySyn.cherry

SillageSyn.cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value35

Category winnerL'Esprit Du TempsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

floral69%

violet61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Bulgarian RoseMandarinBlackcurrantGrapefruit

Heart

VioletCranberryJasmineBalsam FirRaspberryPlum

Base

CedarwoodMusk MallowPatchouliOakmossSandalwood

Top

RaspberryCherryPearBlackcurrant

Heart

VioletPalisander RosewoodMangoRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVanillaCaramelMossCedarwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Blackcurrant, Violet and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,509

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,307

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSyn.cherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bulgarian Rose and sharp grapefruit pop right at the start of L'Esprit Du Temps by GRAHAM & POTT, cutting through a juicy core of cranberry, raspberry, and dark plum. The opening fizzes with citrus before settling into a cool green heart where violet leaves and balsam fir offset the initial sweetness. On skin, the dry…

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Syn.cherry by Scentologia offers a bold fruit-forward opening dominated by ripe cherry and bright blackcurrant. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a cozy mix of vanilla and caramel with a whisper of woody depth. It is a playful, modern choice for those who enjoy sweet, gourmand profiles, performing best during t…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Esprit Du Temps or Syn.cherry?

Syn.cherry takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Esprit Du Temps is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Syn.cherry is rated 3.30/5 from 19 votes. Choose L'Esprit Du Temps for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Syn.cherry for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Esprit Du Temps or Syn.cherry?

Syn.cherry lasts longest (Syn.cherry 64/100, L'Esprit Du Temps 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Esprit Du Temps or Syn.cherry?

Syn.cherry projects furthest (Syn.cherry 42/100, L'Esprit Du Temps 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Esprit Du Temps and Syn.cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Blackcurrant, Violet and Jasmine.

Is L'Esprit Du Temps or Syn.cherry better for summer or winter?

L'Esprit Du Temps suits daytime wear; Syn.cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Esprit Du Temps and Syn.cherry?

L'Esprit Du Temps has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Mandarin, Blackcurrant and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Cranberry, Jasmine and Balsam Fir, a base of Cedarwood, Musk Mallow, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Syn.cherry has top notes of Raspberry, Cherry, Pear and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Violet, Palisander Rosewood, Mango and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Caramel and Moss.